Ryder System, Inc. provides transportation and supply chain management solutions worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Fleet Management Solutions (FMS), Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS), and Supply Chain Solutions (SCS). The FMS segment offers full service leasing and leasing with flexible maintenance options, as well as maintenance services, supplies, and related equipment for operation of the vehicles; commercial vehicle rental services; and contract or transactional maintenance services of trucks, tractors, and trailers, as well as ancillary maintenance and fleet support services. This segment also provides access to diesel fuel; offers fuel services, such as fuel planning and tax reporting, centralized billing, fuel cards, and fuel monitoring services; and sells used vehicles through its 53 retail sales centers and Usedtrucks.Ryder.com Website. The DTS segment offers equipment, maintenance, drivers, administrative, and additional services, as well as routing and scheduling, fleet sizing, safety, regulatory compliance, risk management, technology and communication systems support, and other technical support services. The SCS segment comprises distribution management services, such as managing the flow of goods from the receiving to the shipping function; coordinating warehousing and transportation for inbound and outbound material flows; handling import and export for international shipments; coordinating just-in-time replenishment of component parts to manufacturing and final assembly; and providing shipments to customer distribution centers or end customer delivery points, as well as other value added services. This segment also offers transportation management services, such as shipment optimization, load scheduling, and delivery confirmation services through technological and Web-based solutions; and knowledge-based professional services. Ryder System, Inc. was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

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Ryder System (NYSE:R) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ryder System's stock symbol?

Ryder System trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "R."

How often does Ryder System pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ryder System?

Ryder System declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, October 5th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 19th will be given a dividend of $0.54 per share on Friday, December 21st. This represents a $2.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.42%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 16th. View Ryder System's Dividend History.

How will Ryder System's stock buyback program work?

Ryder System declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback program on Friday, December 15th 2017, which allows the company to buyback 1,500,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

How were Ryder System's earnings last quarter?

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R) posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October, 26th. The transportation company reported $1.64 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.65 by $0.01. The transportation company earned $2.16 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.11 billion. Ryder System had a net margin of 9.98% and a return on equity of 9.88%. Ryder System's revenue was up 17.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.33 EPS. View Ryder System's Earnings History.

How can I listen to Ryder System's earnings call?

Ryder System will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, February 14th at 11:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

What guidance has Ryder System issued on next quarter's earnings?

Ryder System issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Friday, October, 26th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $5.72-5.82 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $5.69. Ryder System also updated its FY 2018 guidance to $5.72-5.82 EPS.

What price target have analysts set for R?

13 brokers have issued 12-month price objectives for Ryder System's shares. Their forecasts range from $63.00 to $90.00. On average, they anticipate Ryder System's stock price to reach $75.5455 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 54.6% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Ryder System.

What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Ryder System?

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ryder System in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Ryder System.

Has Ryder System been receiving favorable news coverage?

Press coverage about R stock has trended somewhat positive on Wednesday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research firm identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Ryder System earned a daily sentiment score of 1.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media stories about the transportation company a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is extremely unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.

How do I buy shares of Ryder System?

Shares of R can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

What is Ryder System's stock price today?

One share of R stock can currently be purchased for approximately $48.87.

How big of a company is Ryder System?

Ryder System has a market capitalization of $2.61 billion and generates $7.33 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $790.55 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.53 on an earnings per share basis. Ryder System employs 36,100 workers across the globe.

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